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Thursday, July 28, 2016

My fancy friends and I are creating together again! These are a group of past and current Artisans that have become fast friends thru the Artisan journey. Each month on the last Friday, we will bring to you new challenges of all kinds (color,sketch, stamp focus, etc)!

This month we were to pick a bundle from the Stampin' UP Annual Catalog to showcase! Did you know there are over 15 new bundles in there? I picked the Sunshine Sayings bundle from page 97. It includes the Sunshine Sayings Stamp Set and the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies. Immediately, this bundle caught my eye when I took my first look at the catalog back in June.

I mixed it with the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper (which is becoming a favorite DSP for me) and the color combo of Old Olive, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral.

With one piece of the 6 x 6 DSP, I was able to make a card and matching gift tag. The photo below shows the how you cut the 6 x 6 to achieve this. You probably could use many of the patterns from this stack in the same card layout. Maybe use the different words and greetings from the stamp set with different patterns of the paper and you have a card or club class. Everyone needs a matching card and gift tag to have on hand!

Here is the tag. Simple and easy to create. Just turn the paper over to reveal the pattern side. This will look great hanging from a kraft gift bag or our Petite Cafe Gift Bags.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Welcome back to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! I am so blessed that I get to create and inspire with these amazing Stampin' UP products and share with you all here! Remember that every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you!Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss anyone of these amazing ladies!(Thank you all for the overwhelming response to our Artisan blog hop for the Thoughtful Branches Introduction!!! We were on cloud nine all day!!!)This week we are showcasing our Artisan projects for the Stampin' UP Facebook Page this month. For this project, the team was to focus on "Christmas in July" using the Peace for Christmas Stamp Set and the This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper. Many papercrafters actually start making their numerous Christmas cards in the summer and for this reason, our team was given the task to showcase these amazing new products from the Stampin' UP Annual Catalog. It is a great idea to get them done before the mad rush of the holidays, so come get inspired!

Here is my main card design. Just 4 simple layers. I mixed the Peace for Christmas Stamp set with the Gold Metallic Foil Doilies, the Gold 1/4" Natural Trim Ribbon and the Holly Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. To get the different colored greenery, just stamp twice with Garden Green Classic Ink Pad to get a bold and then light color. I stamped the greeting first, next the greenery and then line up your Lots of Labels Framelit Dies and roll thru the Big Shot.

Then I took this lovely pattern from the This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper and made a custom envelope with the Envelope Punch Board. My flipgram shows how it works. I punched two holes near the point with the 1/8" circle handheld punch first. Then attach a length of the trim with glue dots to the bottom. Pull ribbon thru the holes and make a bow. Add your tag to complete your envelope gift package. You could add a giftcard inside the card and place in this envelope for an extra special Christmas surprise!

Here are some more card ideas using these same products. Don't forget to dress up those envelopes too! Just add a strip of the DSP and trim to the shape of the flap.

I must say this Christmas Designer Series Paper is fantastic! You get 4 sheets of each pattern and that is perfect to mass produce several Christmas cards. Be sure to order soon!

Thanks for stopping by here and if you leave a comment then thanks for truly making my day!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

CindyNow on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She will blow your mind!

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Welcome to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! We have an extra special blog hop for you today! We are introducing you to Stampin' Up newest product bundle called Thoughtful Branches. For a limited time, Stampin' Up demonstrators and their customers can get the exclusive Thoughtful Branches product bundle. You are going to WANT THIS ONE! Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how each team member created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss any single one of these 40 amazing samples!For our demonstrators, you can pre-order the bundle as a (demonstrator) between today July 7th and 31st and receive a Bonus Days coupon that you can use toward the Holiday Catalog pre-order during August. Exciting!For our customers, here is a sneak peek into a new exclusive and limited time stamp set and thinlits that will be available for purchase next month. You will be able to order the bundle between August 2nd and 31st (while supplies last).
That’s just in time for customers to use their own Bonus Days coupons on this bundle! Ask you demonstrator more about this!

I selected a soft color combo of Pool Party, Tip Top Taupe, Old Olive and Flirty Flamingo with Whisper White for my projects. The first card showcases the tree leaves stamp image that is die cut with the Beautiful Branches thinlits on the Big Shot. Lining these up is super easy! I added Stampin' Dimensionals to the back and popped this layer up for a 3D effect. Under this layer is the tree branches thinlit. I added the grass image stamp in Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz. See the bird? It is a stamp image with a thinlit to cut it out! So cute!

My next card showcases the tree leaves stamp image in a beautiful hydrangea bloom instead. It's so pretty! There are actually two of these here layered on top of each other with more 3D effect happening with Stampin' Dimensionals. The stem thinlits is added with for the finishing touch. I love the Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the background and it plays with the greeting on the card. I cut a few of the blooms/leaves and added them to the banner flag.

Remember that this amazing bundle is a limited supply so be sure to ORDER FAST! We will be back on Tuesday August 2nd to show even more samples with this great bundle too! Another 40 more amazing samples for you!Thanks for stopping by here and if you leave a comment then thanks for truly making my day! Remember that usually every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you! Hope to see you next week!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

CindyNow on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She is one of a kind!

Sunday, July 3, 2016

The Creation Station Design and Blog Hop is back this month! I was beyond thrilled to be asked to join this group of talented women for a monthly blog hop to inspire you with creative top of the line projects with a theme from all around the globe! We hope that you hop thru each blog and leave comments as we all love to hear praise about our creations!

This month we were given a theme: Gifts from the Garden You may be looking at my projects and think....is she crazy? This is garden theme? Well, I had all intentions to make a beautiful floral card inspired by a photo I saw.....but this cute bugger of a punch and this A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack had me at....ADORABLE! I will also add that my friend Susan Wong did not help matters when I saw this frame and card! So please forgive me and enjoy the cuteness! (there are garden mushrooms and flowers in there so that counts, right? LOL)

I combined the Scenic Sayings Stamp Set with A Little Foxy Suite products shown on page 56 and 57 in the Stampin' Up catalog. I am loving those cute mushrooms and the Calypso Coral fox peeking out from behind the greeting stamp image!

Super simple card here with a birdy made from the Fox Builder Punch too. Stampin' Up inspired so course. I just made mine have a body and sitting on a wire, I mean a piece of Calyspo Coral Thick Baker's Twine.

This one is my favorite! Isn't he adorable sitting in the flowers? Speaking of flowers, those were punched from the Blossom Bunch Punch. The "you" is from Scenic Sayings Stamp Set and the "just stink" is from the cheeky Here for You Stamp Set. You could write on the inside....I missed seeing you at the last get together.....OR but I love you so much.....

So while this is not Garden Theme like many of my AMAZING teammates on the Creation Station Design Team have done, I hope you have enjoyed my creations for you this month.

Thanks for stopping by my post for the Creations Station Blog Hop!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

You saw Dena's awesome project before me and now move on to Sara's incredible project by clicking on the next button below!

Cindy Schuster

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My life involves being a mom, wife, friend, full time employee, youth director at our church, and Stampin Up Demonstrator! I love being creative and crafty but mostly I love sharing with all of you here!